irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $72KRECRUITMENT - EXPENSES INCURRED IN RECRUITING ATHLETES FOR PARTICIPATION IN AMATEUR LUGE COMPETITION, INCLUDING A NATIONWIDE RECRUITMENT TOUR DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY, TRAIN AND QUALIFY YOUNG ATHLETES FOR THE USA LUGE JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TEAM.
- #2 $374KATHLETE DEVELOPMENT - THE USLA'S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TEAM AND JUNIOR CANDIDATE TEAM, THE ENTRY LEVEL TEAMS INTO THE USLA PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS TRAINING FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND YEAR SLIDERS. THE ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES WHICH STRENGTHENS THE SPORT OF LUGE
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Athlete Development Program
Supports training for first- and second-year sliders on the Junior Development and Junior Candidate Teams, including development of new equipment and techniques.
Fantasy Camp
Introductory camp for recreational and aspiring athletes, some of whom transition into the Master’s or competitive programs.
Junior National Team
Development program for athletes aged 16–21, serving as a pipeline to the senior National Team, with training and international competition opportunities.
National Team Program
Comprised of elite athletes competing in men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles disciplines, representing the U.S. in World Cup, World Championship, and Olympic competitions.
Recruitment Program
Nationwide recruitment tour to identify, train, and qualify young athletes for the USA Luge Junior Development Team.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Elite Winter Sports Training and Support 4 activities
- Operate athlete development pipeline for junior and youth luge athletesManages a structured development pipeline including Youth A, Youth B, and Junior National Teams to prepare young athletes for national and international competition, with training programs based in Lake Placid and other facilities. The pipeline includes screening camps, seasonal training, and competitive progression, resulting in podium finishes at Junior World Cups and national championships.
- Provide training facilities, equipment, coaching, and insurance to membersOffers member athletes access to luge training facilities, equipment, professional coaching, and secondary accident insurance coverage for luge-related injuries.
- Recruit, train, and equip U.S. National Luge Team for international and Olympic competitionRecruits, prepares, trains, and equips elite luge athletes to represent the United States in international and Olympic competitions, including ongoing support for first- and second-year athletes on the Junior Development and Candidate Teams.
- Support athlete competition and performance in international eventsSupports U.S. luge athletes in achieving competitive success at World Cup events, Winter Olympics, and other international competitions, with documented results including multiple medals, top-ten finishes, and record-setting performances during the 2025–2026 season.
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Track & Field Competition Support 1 activity
- Host national luge competitions and championshipsHosts annual national competitions including the Norton Junior National Championships for male and female athletes under 20 and in doubles, as well as the Masters National Championships for recreational athletes over 30, including Senior Masters, with podium placements awarded based on combined run times.
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Figure Skating Instruction and Development 1 activity
- Provide public and recreational luge access programsOffers public engagement and introductory programs including Try Luge sessions, Fantasy Camps, After School Programs, Youth Club Training, and public sliding hours at affiliated clubs such as the Upper Peninsula Luge Club, with scheduled sessions from November through March.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.31M
Contributions & grants$2.75M83%
Program service revenue$551K17%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$3.19M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$962K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.00M
Cash$489K
Investments$0
Liabilities$936K
Net assets$1.06M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -14.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT RIEWALD | CEO | 40 | $84K |
board members · 13
- ASHLEY FARQUHARSON — ATHLETE REP (START 12/24)
- BRUCE NORMAN — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS MAZDZER — ATHLETE REP
- JEFF YOUNG — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER WESSELHOFF — DIRECTOR
- LARRY DOLAN — EASTERN REGION REP
- MICHAEL THOMAS — WESTERN REGION REP
- ROB POKELWALDT — SECRETARY
- ROBERT HUGHES — PRESIDENT
- SUMMER BRITCHER — ATHLETE REP (END 12/24)
- TUCKER WEST — ATHLETE REP
- TY DANCO — TREASURER
- ZACK DIGREGORIO — ATHLETE REP
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Adirondack Luge Club Partner — Local club where Tucker West began competitive luge training.
- Adirondack Luge Club Partner — Partner club providing luge sliding opportunities in Lake Placid, NY.
- International Luge Federation Government — Provided certification for race officials, including Peggy Mousaw, through the International Luge Federation (FIL).
- International Luge Federation (F.I.L.) Network — Official American representative to the International Luge Federation
- Norton Partner — Sponsor of the Junior National Championships and Masters National Championships
- Shipman Youth Center Partner — Beneficiary of Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks, an annual fundraiser supported by USA Luge to which Peggy Mousaw contributed.
- Team USA Network — Member of the Team USA national team network.
- USA Luge Fantasy Camp Partner — Fantasy Camp serves as a training and recruitment program for the United States Luge Association, with multiple Masters competitors being alumni.
- USOPC Government — Conducts out-of-competition drug testing at USOPC facilities in collaboration with USLA.
- United States Olympic Committee Government — Olympic class member organization of the USOC
- Upper Peninsula Luge Club Partner — Partner club operating public sliding hours in Negaunee, MI.
- Wasatch Luge Club Partner — Partner club offering youth and adult luge programs under the United States Luge Association.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Athlete and Sport Innovation Modelmethodology: integrated_athlete_and_sport_developmentBy combining athlete training with advancements in equipment and technique, we improve competitive performance because luge success depends on the synergistic development of human and technological factors.
- Private-Funding Model for Athlete Developmentmethodology: private-funding_modelBy relying on private sponsorship and supplier support, we sustain athlete recruitment, training, and international competition participation because the absence of federal funding requires a self-reliant financial structure that aligns donor investment with athlete progression and visibility.
- Structured Athlete Development Pipelinemethodology: athlete_development_pipelineBy identifying young talent through nationwide recruitment and progressing them through age-specific teams—from junior programs to the National Team—we produce elite athletes capable of sustained international success, because early engagement and structured progression build technical mastery and competitive readiness over time.
- Veteran-Youth Integration for Competitive Developmentmethodology: veteran-youth_integrationBy pairing younger athletes with experienced veterans, we accelerate the development of emerging talent because mentorship and shared experience in high-pressure environments build confidence, refine technique, and deepen strategic understanding of competition.